Overview
- Minsa urges continuous self-checks of moles and spots, emphasizing that early detection greatly improves skin-cancer outcomes.
- Authorities advise using the ABCDE rule to identify warning signs, noting these cues do not confirm cancer but require prompt medical assessment.
- The Health Ministry recommends at least one preventive dermatology exam each year beginning at age 18.
- February awareness drives are intensifying screenings nationwide, with EsSalud Piura providing free evaluations on Feb. 1 as part of a coordinated national campaign with the Círculo Dermatológico del Perú.
- Officials highlight UV overexposure and childhood sunburns as major risks and recommend daily sunscreen, protective clothing and avoiding peak sun hours.